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Reviewed: March 24, 2015 Medically Reviewed Most adults who show signs of hepatitis A have jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes.After contracting In fact, about 70 percent of hepatitis A cases in children under six years old are asymptomatic, according to the CDC. Hepatitis A Diagnosis
To diagnose hepatitis A, your doctor will first get your medical history and ask about your recent symptoms. Next, your doctor will likely conduct a physical exam to see if your liver is enlarged and tender.
%Start  Hepatitis A Symptoms Everyday Health Menu NewslettersSearch Hepatitis A Hepatitis A Symptoms By Joseph Bennington-CastroMedically Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Reviewed: March 24, 2015 Medically Reviewed Most adults who show signs of hepatitis A have jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes.After contracting In fact, about 70 percent of hepatitis A cases in children under six years old are asymptomatic, according to the CDC. Hepatitis A Diagnosis To diagnose hepatitis A, your doctor will first get your medical history and ask about your recent symptoms. Next, your doctor will likely conduct a physical exam to see if your liver is enlarged and tender.
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Finally, your doctor will take your blood to be analyzed. You have hepatitis A if the blood tests reveal elevated levels of:IgM and IgG antibodies specific to the hepatitis A virusLiver enzymes, particularly the enzyme alanine aminotransaminase (ALT)
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Unlike other types of viral hepatitis, hepatitis A doesn't become chronic and generally doesn't cause long-term liver damage.
Finally, your doctor will take your blood to be analyzed. You have hepatitis A if the blood tests reveal elevated levels of:IgM and IgG antibodies specific to the hepatitis A virusLiver enzymes, particularly the enzyme alanine aminotransaminase (ALT) Hepatitis A Complications Unlike other types of viral hepatitis, hepatitis A doesn't become chronic and generally doesn't cause long-term liver damage.
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But it can cause complications. Some people with hepatitis A experience a relapse, during which their infection returns and they experience symptoms again.
But it can cause complications. Some people with hepatitis A experience a relapse, during which their infection returns and they experience symptoms again.
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This usually happens about two to three months after the initial infection, and it occurs in 3 to 20 percent of children who get hepatitis A, according to a 2000 article in the journal Vaccine. Cholestasis, or cholestatic hepatitis, is another potential complication of hepatitis A.
This usually happens about two to three months after the initial infection, and it occurs in 3 to 20 percent of children who get hepatitis A, according to a 2000 article in the journal Vaccine. Cholestasis, or cholestatic hepatitis, is another potential complication of hepatitis A.
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It is the result of bile buildup, and it causes persistent jaundice and intense itching. In rare cases, people with hepatitis A may suffer from fulminant and subfulminant hepatitis, which can rapidly cause liver failure.This typically affects people with a pre-existing NEWSLETTERS
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